Highlights from the American Library Association Annual Conference
Each year the American Library Association (ALA) hosts an annual conference to share the latest trends and research as well as to elevate key policy issues in librarianship, information science, and education through workshops, keynotes, and exhibits. It is also a valuable opportunity to network and collaborate with thousands of professionals in the library community, […]
Summer Reading BINGO is here!
Summer is here, and it’s time to grab your favorite blanket, a refreshing drink, and a stack of books that will take you on adventures near and far. Whether you’re staying local or traveling this break, Loyola University Chicago Libraries invites you to join us for Camp Summer Reading Bingo, running from May 19 to […]
Ted’s Favorite Ways to Achieve Optimal Hygge
During the month of December, Loyola Libraries staff make lists and check them twice. What are these lists about? Anything! You can look at past years’ lists here and stay tuned for more lists! As I write this list, we’re experiencing our first snow of the fall here in Chicago. Here are some of my favorite ways […]
Easton’s top 10 favorite pasta shapes
During the month of December, the University Libraries staff make lists and check them twice. What are these lists about? Anything! You can look at past years’ lists here and stay tuned for more lists! Disclaimer: every pasta shape was created for a specific sauce/dish. But I am famously both a picky eater and someone with a […]
Jeff’s Balm of the Year
During the month of December, the University Libraries staff make lists and check them twice. What are these lists about? Anything! You can look at past years’ lists here and stay tuned for more lists! Russia 1985-1999: TraumaZone A haunting and poetic depiction of societal collapse and human resilience during the fall of the Soviet Union by […]
Reflecting on 50 Years of Service: Yolande Wersching, PhD
The University Libraries faculty and staff are honored to have worked with Yolande Wersching, head of Lewis Library located at the Water Tower Campus. Wersching arrived at Loyola as a reserves and reference librarian in 1971. After serving in a variety of roles in technical services, cataloging, interlibrary loan, bibliographical projects, and interdepartmental liaison work, […]